At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative automation frameworks using AI-driven testing.
- Company: Join Peregrine, a leader in quality engineering and test automation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of testing with cutting-edge technology and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in automation testing and AI-driven tools required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Permanent | Hybrid London or Leeds (50% onsite) | Quality Engineering & Test Automation
At Peregrine, we're always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. The role involves joining a newly formed team focused on delivering next-generation testing capabilities, with a strong emphasis on AI-driven quality engineering and automation.
Working within a large-scale enterprise environment, you will play a key role in shaping automation strategy, driving innovation through AI-assisted testing, and delivering robust quality assurance solutions across web, mobile, API, desktop, and cloud-based platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to help establish new testing capabilities, influence best practice, and contribute to the adoption of emerging technologies across the software delivery lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks across multiple platforms
- Drive AI-assisted and AI-driven testing initiatives, leveraging emerging technologies and tools
- Develop and execute automated test suites across web, mobile, API, desktop, and cloud applications
- Define test strategies, governance processes, and quality assurance standards
- Lead automation innovation activities, including proof of concepts and continuous improvement initiatives
- Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
- Collaborate with development, product, and delivery teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the lifecycle
- Support defect management, root cause analysis, and release assurance activities
- Provide technical leadership and guidance on automation best practices
- Drive measurable improvements in testing efficiency, coverage, and delivery quality
Skills & Experience:
- Active SC Clearance
- Strong experience as a Senior QA Engineer, Automation Test Engineer, or SDET
- Experience in AI-driven and AI-assisted testing, including GenAI and intelligent automation
- Experience using AI-enabled development and testing tools such as GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, or Cursor AI
- Proven experience delivering automation solutions across web, mobile, API, desktop, and cloud environments
- Expertise with Selenium, Playwright, Appium, Rest Assured, and TestNG
- Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale automation frameworks
- Strong understanding of end-to-end test lifecycle management, including strategy, estimation, governance, and stakeholder engagement
- Experience integrating testing into CI/CD and DevOps environments
- Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working across multiple projects and distributed delivery teams
- Experience with RAG-based systems and AI-led test generation
- Experience with regression optimisation initiatives
- Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, AWS, Perfecto
- Experience driving automation-led cost optimisation initiatives
Senior Automation Tester employer: Peregrine
Peregrine in Tees Valley is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where IT Support Specialists can thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company provides comprehensive training opportunities and encourages innovation within its collaborative culture. Additionally, the location in Tees Valley offers a vibrant community and access to various amenities, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
